Argentina vs Egypt: How to Watch the World Cup Round of 16 Match Live
Argentina aims to continue its title defense in the World Cup by facing Egypt in the Round of 16. The match promises intensity, with Argentina coming off a thrilling 3-2 extra-time win over Cape Verde, where Lionel Messi and Lisandro Martínez scored, and an own goal in the 111th minute decided the outcome. Egypt secured their spot after a penalty shootout victory against Australia following a 1-1 draw.
A win for Argentina would bring them three victories away from becoming the first team since Brazil in 1958 and 1962 to defend the World Cup title successfully. Egypt, meanwhile, seeks to make history by reaching the deepest stage ever in their World Cup journey.
Argentina holds an eight-match winning streak against African teams at the World Cup, including two wins already in this tournament. No nation has beaten three African teams in a single World Cup edition before. These teams met once before in a 2008 friendly, with Argentina winning 2-0 without Messi, who was injured.
Key players to watch include Lionel Messi, Julián Álvarez, and Emiliano Martínez for Argentina, alongside Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush, and Mostafa Mohamed for Egypt.
Broadcast Details for Argentina vs. Egypt
The match will air on TSN1, TSN3, and TSN4. Streaming options are available through TSN via Prime Video and TSN+. Viewers can subscribe to TSN as a standalone channel on Prime Video to access live and on-demand content.
Match Time and Venue
The kickoff is set for Tuesday, July 7, at 12 p.m. Eastern Time, hosted at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Here’s how the time converts across North American time zones:
Other Matches on July 7 (Eastern Time)
- Argentina vs. Egypt at 12 p.m.
- Switzerland vs. Colombia at 4 p.m.
Overview of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It is unique for being hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Matches will take place in 16 cities spread across these nations. In the US: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Seattle. Canadian venues include Toronto and Vancouver, while Mexico will host games in Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey.
This tournament expands the field to 48 teams, up from 32 in previous editions. More teams mean more matches, including a greater number of knockout games.
The participating nations are Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Curaçao, Czechia, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, United States, Uruguay, and Uzbekistan.
The entire event includes 104 matches, covering group stages, knockout rounds, and the final. The championship match will be played on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the New York-New Jersey Stadium, also known as MetLife Stadium.
Kickoff times vary by venue and date due to the wide geography across three countries. Fans should check official schedules to confirm start times in their local time zone.
